Kathleen Goodman

Kathleen Goodman, age 72, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Sanford Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Celebration of Life services will take place Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 2-4:00 p.m. with prayer service at 4:00 p.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Kathleen Grace Wollesen was born September 15, 1952 to Lavern and Phyllis (Werkmeister) Wollesen in Carroll, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View, Iowa. She later was a member of the All-Saints Episcopal Church in Storm Lake. Kathleen attended Lake View-Auburn School, graduating in 1970. She went on to study business at DMACC. On October 20, 1993, Kathleen was united in marriage to Jerrold Paul Goodman at All Saints Episcopal Church. Kathleen was passionate in supporting the fight against cancer after losing her mother and was a member of the Relay for Life committee. She was active in CASA for children. Kathleen was creative and loved crafting and doing DIY’s. She enjoyed putting together floral arrangements, making jewelry with her sister, and cooking for the holidays. She was known for shopping and finding good deals. Kathleen also enjoyed shooting pool and drinking tomato beer. She loved driving around the lake enjoying an ice cream cone in Lake View where she grew up or with her son, Josh, in Clermont, Florida. Kathleen looked forward to getting her nails done with her daughter, Kasey, and collecting crystals with her most favorite being the amethyst. More than anything, Kathleen treasured time with her family. She was honored to have her first granddaughter named after her. She loved attending her grandchildren’s events and activities. Kathleen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Kathleen is survived by her children: Josh (Monica) Fischer of Storm Lake, Iowa; Kasey (Justin) Goodman-Jepson of Storm Lake, Iowa; brother-in-law: Joel Scott of Lake View, Iowa; sister-in-law: Jeanne (Jamie) Goodman Horton of Middleburg, Florida; grandchildren: Aneissa Yahola-Jepson, Danielle Jepson, Quintin Jepson, Austin Jepson, and Blake Jepson of Storm Lake, Iowa; nephew: Michael Goodman Jr. of Emmetsburg, Iowa; niece: Kim (Jason) Younger of Sunset, Texas; and great nieces: Shelby (Terence) Hardison; Michelle Goodman; Melody (Ethan) Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jerrold Goodman; parents: Lavern and Phyllis Woilesen; sisters: Cynthia Wollesen and Kelly (Wollesen) Scott; grandparents: William “Bill” and Grace Burtchard; Edward and Elizabeth Wollesen.

Kathleen Goodman

September 15, 1952 - October 26, 2024